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Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Rental Sector
John Lahart
276. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline what the position is with ground rent that might not have been paid on a residential property in many years; whether it is still due; whether an interest or moiety has accrued on it; at what level that can be charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49934/23]
Wed, 8 Nov 2023
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Departmental Contracts
John Lahart
38. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if a company (details supplied) is a suitable facility for medical assessment due to lack of wheelchair accessibility and facilities for those who have mobility issues in the premises; whether the company is GDPR compliant in granting individuals the right to request a copy of their personal data being processed by controllers, as well as other relevant information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48849/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Recycling Policy
John Lahart
139. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a detailed update on the introduction of laws with regard to recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans; to outline progress on the Government’s legislation in this area; and when new regulations for recycling will be introduced and become active for the public to participate in. [47273/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Lahart
534. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education to outline when building works will commence at a school (details supplied); if she will investigate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48471/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Local Authorities
John Lahart
592. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the preservation of allotment plots in local authority areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47266/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
John Lahart
783. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if the extension of child benefit payment to 18-year-olds who are still in school will apply to those whose 18th birthday falls between now and September 2024; if those families will lose the payment between the child's birthday and September 2024; if not if, they will lose it entirely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48722/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Health Services
John Lahart
1082. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the policy regarding primary care psychology and a child’s eligibility to access this service if they are seeing a psychiatrist for a separate diagnosis; the reason there are gaps on the CDNT team specifically in the psychology department, that a child referred in 2021 is told they will not be seen before they turn 18 years of age in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48648/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Eligibility
John Lahart
75. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that after forty-five years of working, a person (details supplied) has no entitlement to anything between the ages of 65-66 years; the reason that Covid years have been counted when work was unavailable to the person; the reason that no discretion or flexibility was shown by her Department, given the person's date of birth, work record and contributions, which would mean that they were assessed on four years, 27 days, rather than five years, as per Article 48A; how she can ensure that this matter is remedied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41353/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
John Lahart
149. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if additional buses will be added to the number 15 bus route (details supplied); and if not, if alternative services will be added to the route. [46085/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Electric Vehicles
John Lahart
186. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if there have been any reports compiled on the safety of electric vehicles, particularly when parked in multistorey car parks, given there have been a number of fires in the UK caused by electric scooter and bike batteries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46724/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
John Lahart
116. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how he is increasing access to apprenticeship for under-represented groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Education and Training Boards
John Lahart
153. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board in 2023; the likely allocation for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45555/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Control of Dogs
John Lahart
300. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she plans to impose a ban on dangerous American XL bully dogs in Ireland; the steps she has taken to ensure that owners of dogs requiring muzzles are complying with the law; and the way the public can hope to feel safe in public from dangerous breeds of dog which are described as same by the law. [45669/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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School Curriculum
John Lahart
8. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education to outline progress on the new well-being-counselling initiative that she announced and introduced this year, and which has been warmly welcomed by the education partners and sector. [44807/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Lahart
33. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on progress on the new school building for a school (details supplied) which she visited in 2022. [44806/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Education Policy
John Lahart
224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education concerning special classes, in the context of the ETB and community schools, if the provision of special classes is a matter for individual schools or governing bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44778/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Teacher Training
John Lahart
225. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education if she has considered the concept of reducing the time for teacher training as suggested recently by the Tánaiste. [44779/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Schools Building Projects
John Lahart
265. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education the reason a new school (details supplied) might not have had special classes designed into the structure at architectural planning stage along with associated requirements such as sensory (if required); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45252/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Fire Service
John Lahart
309. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering the request from the Tallaght Community Council regarding aerial fire-fighting equipment for the Tallaght Fire Station via the South Dublin County Council (details supplied); and the actions he will take with regard to providing this equipment. [44719/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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School Meals Programme
John Lahart
353. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection to give a progress report on the school meals programme and its successful expansion. [44780/23]